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G823 RGP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 RGP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,878 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS SLOW TO ACTIVATE

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,390 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,064 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,278 miles

FRONT WIPERS PERISHED

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,832 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 4 May 2016 82,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,954 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,947 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,689 miles

front brake discs in poor condition corroded and pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 70,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,357 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 63,357 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise - offside front dipped beam dim.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,202 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 59,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G823 RGP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G823 RGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G823 RGP registered?

G823 RGP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G823 RGP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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